In Episode 46 of the Prepare Like A Pro Podcast, I am speaking with Alex McVeigh, a Physio at the Adelaide Crows AFLW side. Alex is a sports & exercise physiotherapist from Adelaide and he holds a master’s in advanced Clinic Physiotherapy (Sports) from the University of South Australia. 
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He’s worked at the Adelaide Crows FC as physiotherapist for the past 3 years across the development, SANFL & AFL programs. He also consults clinically with a particular focus on injuries of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex and lower limb as well as being involved in research projects at the University of South Australia.
 
Highlights from the episode:
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- Alex's football journey from the start to now
- The different demands for female and male athletes 
- How his mentor Steve Saunders has helped shape his career and how he applies the learnings in his practice
- Alex provided insight into his approach to rehabilitating players for AFL football and what preventative measures are important. 
- His business with Steve Saunders and about their new clinic opening in Melbourne. 
- The challenge 2020 COVID season brought
- Why triple extension exercises are generally overused and what needs more attention in the weights room. 
- The importance of having an individualized strength & conditioning program for managing past injuries and preventing reinjury 
- How important work experience is when it comes to working in elite sport
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People mentioned:
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- Steve Saunders
- Mark Zazzana
- Mark Jones
- Erin Phillips
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Alex Mcveigh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/am.sportsphysio/
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#46 - Alex Mcveigh AFLW Physio for Adelaide FC

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- How he does programming
- His favorite movie TV series or books that impacted him
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#46 - Alex Mcveigh AFLW Physio for Adelaide FC

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